8 Rare Animals Found Only in Indian National Parks

Jul 8, 2025 BY: ET Online

Lion-Tailed Macaque

This endangered primate with a silver mane lives high in the rainforests of Silent Valley. Image Source: Agencies

India’s only red deer species, the majestic Hangul, survives in the alpine forests of Dachigam. Image Source: Agencies

Seen only once in decades, this gliding squirrel haunts the forests of Namdapha. Image Source: Agencies

The graceful Sangai delicately walks on floating grasslands in Manipur’s Keibul Lamjao Park. Image Source: Agencies

A master of camouflage, the snow leopard silently roams the heights of Hemis National Park. Image Source: Agencies

This mountain-dwelling goat grazes on the steep cliffs of Kerala’s Eravikulam Park. Image Source: Agencies

Rare and mysterious, the black panther prowls the shadowy forests of Kabini. Image Source: Agencies

Possibly extinct, this elusive civet was last sighted in the shrinking forests of the Western Ghats. Image Source: Agencies

These rare species are a call to protect and explore the rich biodiversity of India’s national parks. Image Source: Agencies

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